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Show PAGE 8 THE THUNDERBIRD MONDAY NOVEMBER 16, 1987 'Birds thump Mustangs in 10-- 7 WFC finale BY JANETTE JENSEN gridders wrapped up their home and a victory over Cal Poly San Luis Opisbo, Saturday with a 10-- 7 win over the Mustangs. The win kept the 'Birds out of a tie for last place in the confernce and gave them a 4 mark. Southern Utah put the first seven points on the board on the first offensive play of the game as quarterback Chad Richard passed to Todd Watts for 53 yards and a touchdown. In the second half, Mustang Derek Sesson blocked Jeff McComb's punt to put the Mustangs on the Southern Utah 21 yard line. With this second big play of the game, Cal Poly moved the ball easily into SUSC territory. The move enabled the Mustangs to tie the game. d The sweet victory came when Herkie Marxen kicked a field goal with 6:57 remaining in the game, making the score SUSC's Thunderbird conference season with 2-- 38-yar- 10-- 7. It was only with two big plays such as these that either team was able to make any headway on the snowy, muddy field. The ability to drive the ball into the end zone for each team was hampered by the adverse weather conditions. Speed was never a factor in the match and starting position took on precedence such as it never had before. Fakes worked well for the players, who, covered with mud, blended perfectly with the ball. "It was one of the most satisfying victories that can remember" said Bishop. "Cal Poly is a great team, but we played a great game and each player worked hard for that win." There were a number of bright spots for the 'Birds. Dennis Wells recorded his sixth interception of the year against the Mustangs and two other interceptions were made, one by David Hastings and another by Scott Morrey. Thane Marshall, who suffered a mild concussion Nov. 7 at Sacramento State, was still a powerful force in SUSC's ability to maintain the ball in the second half. 5 The Thunderbirds, on the season, end the year next week when they travel to Mesa College to participate in a nonconference game at Grand Junction, Colo. I 5-- Thane Marshall goes head to head with San Luis Obispo Mustang Tom Carey in Saturday afternoon's 10-- 7 victory. Germans squeak past 'Birds 106-- 1 04 SUSC's softballers Opening game prepares Roberts' squad for intercollegiate year to be featured on ESPN BY DAREN COTTAM The SUSC Thunderbirds lost a heartbreaker Tuesday evening in the Centrum, as they were defeated by a strong West Berlin team 106-10had a chance to win the game in The the final seconds, but a traveling call with six seconds remaining in the game all but killed any had hopes for. last second heroics the SUSC did get a last second shot after the West Berliners missed a free throw, but the full court shot fell short. down by two and six With the seconds remaining in the game, SUSC caused a turnover under its own basket. On the inbounds pass, 'the Thunderbirds failed to get the ball into play and were called for traveling, thus giving up an opportunity to tie the score. The West Berlin team intimidated the with their three-poigoals that they hit late in the game. The German team finished the game range in shooting 87 percent from the the second half, including five bombs by guard John Dronsella. "There were two areas that really hurt us tonight," said Neil Roberts. "They killed us on the boards and we were not in as good of shape 4. nt as we would have liked to have been." Thunderbird Ted Thomas was the game's leading scorer with 39 points and he also led with nine rebounds. Other high the scorers for the 'Birds were junior Jerry Naulls with 21 points and senior Rhet Parson who added 19 points. "If there was one thing that we learned tonight, it is that this game is a team effort." Roberts said. "All of the team contributed tonight, it wasn't just six or seven players. "There was no problem with cur lack of effort tonight," said Roberts. "Just a little more time and we'll be an excellent team." He said the West Berlin team may be the best team that the Thunderbird hoopsters foie all year. He also shared his views with the upcoming season. "We will press our defense, and we will fast break on offense. think we have the depth and personnel to make those things work. We have as a goal to giin a berth in the national NCAA I Division II playoffs, and think that is a realistic goal for us." Roberts said. The enter collegiate competition this weekend when they host the Tip-OTourney Friday and Saturday evening. I ff Turkey Trot , flag football playoffs mark week BY DALE CUMMINGS The SUSC national champion intramural softball team will ESPN this week with the final game of the National Collegiate Sport Festival softball tournament held in Daytona Beach, Fla. in which SUSC defeated Stephen F. Austin for the crown. The game is scheduled to be broadcast p.m. (cable channel 6) nationally on Wednesday from a.m. and again on Thursday, Nov. 26 from Mens flag football will hold playoffs this wek as 13 teams will vie for the championship with Sigma Nu, the only team to go undefeated in league play, the favorite. The finals will be held Thursday afternoon on the lower quad. Co-e- d flag football starts Tuesday with entries taken until kick-of- f. Co-evolleyball begins today with a mandatory meeting at 4:30 in the P.E. Building. Teams will consist of three men and be featured on 10-11:- d three women each. The annual 5k Turkey Trot will be held on Nov. 23. beginning at 3:30 at the Stadium. Entry fee is two or more canned goods. Entrants may sign up and deposit canned goods in the Student Center. Turkeys will be awarded to the first male, female and faculty member to accurately guess finishing times. Contact Mark Waters at information. 586-776- 3 for |
